Reba Raises Thousands for Charity

Posted: Thu 5:48 PM, Jul 28, 2005&nbsp|&nbsp

Updated: Thu 5:48 PM, Jul 28, 2005

The following is a news release from the Texoma Medical Center:

Thanks to the support of multi-talented superstar Reba McEntire, the families of critically ill patients at Texoma Medical Center are sure to benefit for years to come. The tally is in and totals over half a million dollars. The $534,431 of total gifts raised during this year's Reba Memorial Day events will go toward the Reba's Ranch House Endowment, including a dedicated amount given for refurbishment and maintenance.

Reba's Ranch House is a haven where families can find comfort and rest while their loved ones are being treated at the TMC. The Endowment was established to ensure on-going support of operating expenses, updates and renovations, and other services and supplies for the people who find comfort within its walls.

The May event included a full day of entertainment, beginning with theannual Reba Charity Golf Classic. This year's tournament brought out arecord number of golfers that included celebrities such as country music star Joe Nichols, former Dallas Cowboys VP of Player Personnel, Gil Brandt and former Dallas Cowboy player Billy Joe Dupree, as well as many area golfers that support this event each year. "This year's golf tournament was one of the best we've had yet. The turnout was great and the prizes were better than ever," said David Bayless, Jr., co-chairman of the tournament.

Reba greeted each golfer and thanked them for their support of her projects at TMC.

That evening Reba brought all her energy and talent to the Choctaw Casino and Resort in Durant, Oklahoma for her 14th benefit concert to support TMC.

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